The average train between Chamonix and Grindelwald takes 5h 46m and the fastest train takes 4h 42m. There is a train service every few hours from Chamonix to Grindelwald. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Chamonix and Grindelwald. The earliest departure is at 7:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chamonix is at 8:28 PM which arrives into Grindelwald at 7:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Vallorcine and take an average of 5h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.





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Want to know about travelling from Chamonix to Grindelwald? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Chamonix to Grindelwald. However, there are services departing from Chamonix station and arriving at Grindelwald station via Vallorcine. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 46m.
Chamonix to Grindelwald train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc station.
Chamonix to Grindelwald train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Grindelwald station.
The distance between Chamonix and Grindelwald is 118.6 km. The road distance is 195 km.
You can take a train from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Grindelwald via Vallorcine, Martigny, Visp, Spiez, and Interlaken Ost in around 5h 16m.